I like this book. It tells you not to be under pure preessure. I think it seds out a goo message for kids and adults. sometimes adults do things because they're under pure pressure too.
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Killing Mr. Griffin
(1978, Fiction - School, Written by Lois Duncan)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Engrossing, violent thriller about peer pressure.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–16
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What Parents Need to Know
About Killing Mr. Griffin
Parents need to know that this book has been criticized for its violence, but almost none is directly described. Instead, readers see the results of violence. The main characters submit to peer pressure, commit a crime, and suffer the consequences.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about peer pressure. Why does Susan go along with the kidnap plot? What was at risk for her? What might have happened if she refused or reported the group's plan? As the situation escalates, why does she still remain silent?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Pretty Good
It's Not the best book ive read but its entertaining. First off i have to say the role models/messages are not good. The language is mainly words like sh*t and d*mn (they ussually say dang). There are also some more words like p*ssy and i think b*tch was used once. Near the begining there is underage drinking and drugs. Overall this book was really violent, this includes one accidental murder, one intended murder, and one attempted murder.
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- I rate this title off for age 2 and give it
great book for kids 16+
references to drugs and alchol and tobbaco.kill a highschool adult(not intentionally)
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